Resources

Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission NSW Compliance Report - May 2020

This checklist assists agencies when undertaking an internal privacy review under the PPIP or HRIP Acts.

This fact sheet provides information to contractors that deliver services to the public on behalf of government agencies on how s 121 of the GIPA Act affects them.

This fact sheet provides information to agencies that contract services on behalf of government agencies to the public on how s 121 of the GIPA Act affects them. 

Personal information in NSW privacy legislation is any information or opinion about an individual whose identity is ‘apparent or can reasonably be ascertained’.

The GIPA Act contains a number of powers, functions and duties of public sector agencies relating to access to government information.

The Information Commissioner has powers under Part 3 of the GIIC Act to conduct investigations into how agencies fulfill their functions under the GIPA Act.

This fact sheet informs agencies and individuals how the IPC approaches its monitoring, auditing and reporting functions under the GIPA Act.

This fact sheet sets out the best practice approach to incorporating privacy and information governance into the design of an initiative or project.

Report on the Operation of the Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA Act) 2009 - 2018–19

Revenue NSW PPIP Act Compliance Report March 2020

Explains to local councils what should not be put on websites regarding personal information contained in development applications.

This guide explains agency staff's responsibilities under the GIPA Act.

This fact sheet provides information on Agency Information Guides (AIGs) that help ensure that government information is publicly available and up-to-date.

Template clause for agencies to include in contracts with third parties regarding right of access to contractor records - GIPA Act s121.

Template clause for agencies to include for contracts with third parties regarding consultation - GIPA Act s54.

This guide assist agencies to understand their obligations when seeking a Privacy Code of Practice (Privacy Code) under the PPIP or HRIP Act.

If you are dissatisfied with certain government agency decisions about releasing information, you can apply to the Information Commissioner to review those decisions.

The PPIP Act s 19(2) sets out requirements when agencies are disclosing non-health ‘personal information’ to a recipient who is a Commonwealth agency, or who is outside the NSW jurisdiction.

This guide assists agencies to understand Public Interest Directions and how to seek one from the Privacy Commissioner.